Melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce the dark pigment, melanin, which is responsible for the color of skin. They predominantly occur in skin, but are also found in other parts of the body, including the bowel and the eye. Melanoma can originate in any part of the body that contains melanocytes.
Melanoma Stories
Melanoma or skin cancer death rates appear to be on the rise for men in many countries around the world, according to new research from the United Kingdom.
Indoor tanning is not a healthy alternative to getting a tan under the sun. Experts explore the risks of the practice, which include a lot more than skin cancer.
Not all of us are about that front-facing camera life. But selfies deserve some credit for all the times they have been helpful in diagnosing serious health problems.
From nail discolorations to painful sensations, your feet can often provide clues on possible signs and symptoms of underlying health problems. Here are six of them to watch out for.
A Mayo Clinic study found two common types of nonmelanoma skin cancer are on the rise.
The type of skin cancer that grows in your vagina is genetically different from the type that appears as a mole on your leg.
A new man-made compound has the ability to prevent the spread of melanoma tumors by up to 90 percent.
These are the five most common cancers in men — from prostate cancer to melanoma skin cancer — and how to reduce your risk.
Researchers in Tel Aviv have discovered an important mechanism of melanoma tumors that may be key to developing a more effective treatment.
Researchers identify a "sunscreen gene,” one that resists UV radiation and helps prevent skin damage.
On Melanoma Monday, dermatologists remind us to take care when spending time in the sun.
New research suggests a blood test could spot the first signs of relapse in patients with advanced melanoma.